There are two mandatory components of Orientation (Online Orientation and On-campus Orientation) for all new undergraduate students. Orientation is an enrollment requirement, if you do not satisfy orientation requirements, you will not be able to enroll in classes.

When you attend orientation, you’ll get acclimated to the university by taking tours of the campus, learning about important programs and resources, participating in informational workshops, interacting with faculty and staff, and getting to know other new students. You will receive academic advising and register for classes during orientation.

Registration opens in mid-April and you will be eligible to register once you pay your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit. Due to limited space and accommodations, registration is required and walk-in participants cannot be accommodated.

Information regarding our specific Parent, Family, and Guest Program will be available in Mid-February. Please check here for updates. You can also contact us at (909) 869-3604 or orientation@cpp.edu for questions.

What orientation session should I register for if I will be participating in the Summer Bridge Program?

If you are participating inSummer Bridge, you are not required to attend orientation. However, we encourage you to register for orientation while you are waiting to hear if you have been accepted to the Summer Bridge program. If you are accepted to Summer Bridge, be sure to notify Orientation Services in writing (orientation@cpp.edu) that you need to cancel your orientation registration because you will be attending Summer Bridge.

It is critical that you meet all testing and document deadlines in order to enroll at Cal Poly Pomona. Your Admission will becancelled if you do not meet all deadlines. For a complete list of deadlines and requirements, clickhere.

Should your plans to attend the university change and you have NOT yet attended orientation, you may request a refund no later than two weeks before your scheduled orientation date. To do so, you must contact Orientation Services in writing atorientation@cpp.edu (please include your Bronco ID#). Please note that the refund isnotgranted automatically and you must contact our office to request it.

Should your plans to attend the university change after you have attended orientation, your orientation fees (including both student and parent/family orientation programs) arenon-refundable.You are not eligible to receive a refund after attending orientation, despite any change in your admission status.

What if I want to change or reschedule my orientation session after I've already selected one?

When choosing your student orientation date, please select carefully! There is a $15 service fee for requests to change or reschedule your originally selected date. You will only be permitted to change your date once.

By when do I need to pay my orientation fee?

Your Orientation fee is due within 30 days of when you register. Your fee will post as an "ORS fee" on your student account.